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The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 4: Volume 4

by Bill Watterson

Calvin and Hobbes, collected in chronological order

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Calvin and Hobbes, collected in chronological order

This fourth set gathers nearly 500 Calvin and Hobbes comics published from December 1989 to April 1991, arranged chronologically across two paperback volumes. The portable format and archival slipcase bring the newspaper-strip collection together as a compact set, with cover and slipcase art selected by Bill Watterson. As one installment in a seven-set compendium, it offers a defined stretch of the strip’s run rather than a standalone selection.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers collecting the complete seven-set compendium.
  • Fans of Calvin and Hobbes who want comics from this period in chronological order.
  • Readers seeking a compact paperback collection of newspaper comics.

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Childhood imaginationFriendshipHumorous comicsNewspaper comic strips

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Book overview

The fourth set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from December 1989 to April 1991, this is the fourth set in a series of seven.

Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
  • A compact set perfect for introducing the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readers
  • Portable new format fits easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf
  • Composed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from December 1989 to April 1991

Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. Take Calvin and Hobbes along wherever you go, or share them with a reader who appreciates their exhilarating adventures and profound wisdom.
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